Archive for June, 2009
« Previous EntriesFantasy: Ten Players Bouncing Back in 2009
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Imaginary Diamond Blog
Fans and fantasy owners can be remarkably short-sighted.
In trying to project for an upcoming season, the tendency is to look at last season’s results and assume they are going to repeat themselves. Understandably so, too; the fresher information is the safest approach to evaluating players and the [...]
You Don’t Say
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by High Altitude Gardening Blog
Poppies, Wild Roses and Six Hills Giant Catmint
* A favorite perennial combination.
Have not been in a talkative mood, lately. And, that silence throws everyone off.
Mom’s Wild Roses originated at my Grandmother’s and have moved from house to house. (That’s called stealing but only when you [...]
Yao Ming May Miss 2009-10 Season
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Yao Ming troublesome foot could force him to miss the entire 2009-2010 NBA season. He broken foot isn’t healing properly and he will continue to see specialists. There are some that thing the injury could lead to an early retirement.
If you [...]
T-Ball Tales Part 2
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
It was picture day last week for T-Ball so we didn’t get to play the game. Instead we practiced fielding grounders and throwing to first. It went pretty well, but Heath was a little disinterested. I had one of the parents play [...]
Yesteryear Fantasy Baseball Players of the Day – 6/29/99
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
June 29, 1999
Hitters
Marquis Grisson – 4 for 4, 3 Runs, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs
Carlos Beltran – 4 for 5, 2 Runs, RBI
Ellis Burks – 3 for 4, 2 Runs, Double, 3 HRs, 7 RBIs
Jerry Hairston, Jr. - 4 for 5, Run, 2 Doubles, SB
Tony Batista [...]
Fantasy Baseball Leaders – 6/29/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Batting Average
Ichiro Suzuki - .372
David Wright - .342
Pablo Sandoval – .340
Carlos Beltran - .336
Scott Rolen – .333
Runs
Albert Pujols - 59
Carlos Pena - 58
Marco Scutaro – 58
Ryan Braun – 55
Johnny Damon - 55
Chone Figgins – 55
HRs
Albert Pujols - 28
Adrian Gonzalez - 24
Carlos Pena - 23
Raul Ibanez [...]
Rotoprofessor’s Top 10 Fantasy Football TE Rankings
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Written by Eric Stashin the Rotoprofessor
We’ve posted early rankings for Quarterbacks (click here to view) and Running Backs (click here to view), so now it is time to turn our attention to the Tight End position. Things are likely to change as we get closer to [...]
Fantasy Baseball Players of the Day – 6/28/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
6/28/09
Hitters
Nate Schierholtz – 4 for 5, 2 Runs, HR, RBI
Brandon Phillips – 3 for 5, 3 Runs, 3 RBIs, SB
Ramon Hernandez – 3 for 5, Double, 3 RBIs
Willy Taveras – 3 for 5, Run, Double
Willie Harris – 3 for 4, Double, HR, RBI, Walk, SB
Josh Willingham [...]
Rotoprofessor’s 2-Start Pitchers: Week 13
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Written by Eric Stashin the Rotoprofessor
It’s time to look at the potential two-start options for the upcoming fantasy week. If I have someone rated as a three, four or five-star option, they are someone I would definitely use. A two-star option is someone who [...]
Fantasy Baseball Players of the Day – 6/26/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
6/26/09
Hitters
Brett Gardner – 5 for 6, 3 Runs, Triple, HR, 2 RBIs, SB
Elvis Andrus – 4 for 4, Run, Triple, 2 RBIs
Andre Ethier – 3 for 4, 3 Runs, 3 HRs, 6 RBIs
Ramiro Pena – 3 for 5, 2 Runs, 2 Doubles, RBI
Jake Fox – 3 [...]
Friday Tidbits – 6/26/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Jim Leyland got an extension from Detroit. Endy Chavez tore his knee and will miss the rest of the year. Alex Gonzalez landed on the 15-day DL. Tony LaRussa picked up his 2500th Win. Dice-K went on the DL. Don Fehr [...]
Fantasy Baseball Players of the Day – 6/25/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
6/25/09
Hitters
Derek Jeter – 4 for 5, 4 Runs, , Walk, SB
Joey Votto – 4 for 5, 2 Runs, Double, HR, 3 RBIs
Ichiro Suzuki – 4 for 5, 2 Runs, Double, HR, RBI
Mike Sweeney – 4 for 4, Run, Double, 2 RBIs, Walk
Nick Markakis – 4 for [...]
Friday Morning 2009 MLB All-Star Ballot #10
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
I am going to vote for the MLB All-Star Game every Friday morning based on who I feel deserves it at the time. My decisions will be based upon cumulative stats to date.
(Based on stats through 6/24)
American League
1B – Justin Morneau
2B – Aaron Hill
3B – [...]
Orlando Adds Some Vinsanity
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
The Orlando Magic didn’t take Cleveland’s Shaq acquisition lying down as they made a big splash of their own by landing Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets. ESPN is reporting that the Nets sent Carter and Ryan Anderson to the Magic for Rafer Alston, [...]
Rotoprofessor’s Closer Report: National League
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Written by Eric Stashin the Rotoprofessor
Last week we checked out the American League closers (click here to view), so this week we turn to the National League (all stats given are through Monday):
Arizona Diamondbacks – Chad Qualls - He gave up runs in three out of [...]
King James Lands Running…Err Jogging Mate
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
ESPN is reporting that the Cavs and Suns have agreed on a trade that send Shaq to the Cavs for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a second round pick in today’s NBA Draft, and some cash.
The move is somewhat of a Band-Aid for the Cavs. [...]
West Sports Report Mock Draft – Round 16
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Round Sixteen
West Sports Report Analysis
16-1 The Sports Bank - Longwell, Ryan MIN PK
I have two rules for drafting kickers: 1-Must kick in a dome or fair weather climate (I’ll pass on the big weeks to avoid the negative stinkbombs) 2-Must have a late bye week (I [...]
Fantasy Baseball Players of the Day – 6/24/09
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
6/24/09
Hitters
David Wright – 4 for 4, 3 Runs, Double, RBI
Josh Fields – 3 for 4, 2 Runs, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs
Ryan Church – 3 for 4, 2 Runs, 2 Doubles, 2 RBIs
Adam LaRoche – 3 for 4, 2 Runs, HR, 3 RBIs
Johnny Damon – [...]
Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool – Strikeout Kings
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Some reasonably available players to assist you in the Strikeouts category. Realize that some of these will come with high ERAs & WHIPs because if a Pitcher has low numbers in those categories and a good K total, they’re already spoken for.
Ricky Nolasco, [...]
Jamal Crawford Close to Becoming a Hawk
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
ESPN is reporting that the Golden State Warriors are sending Jamal Crawford to the Atlanta Hawks for Acie Law and Speedy Claxton. For Golden State the move makes sense financially as they save money and clears a logjam as they have Monta Ellis, Stephen Jackson, Corey [...]
Iowa High School Football Coach Shot at School
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
ESPN is reporting a horrific incident in which Aplington-Parkersburg High Football Coach Ed Thomas was shot and killed by Mark Becker, a former player. Becker shot Thomas in the weight room. Thankfully nobody else was injured in the attack. A motive in unclear at this point, [...]
2009 NBA Mock Draft #4
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Here’s my fourth 2009 NBA Mock Draft.
1. Los Angeles Clippers – Blake Griffin
No doubt.
Previous pick: Blake Griffin, Griffin, Griffin
2. Mempis Grizzlies – Hasheem Thabeet
He’s slipping a little, but with such a short supply of big men, he’ll go #2 (maybe tot he Wolves) and learn to [...]
2009 NBA Mock Draft #4
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Here’s my fourth 2009 NBA Mock Draft.
1. Los Angeles Clippers – Blake Griffin
No doubt.
Previous pick: Blake Griffin, Griffin, Griffin
2. Mempis Grizzlies – Hasheem Thabeet
He’s slipping a little, but with such a short supply of big men, he’ll go #2 (maybe tot he Wolves) and learn to [...]
King’s Court: Ten Hottest Female Tennis Players
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
With Wimbledon underway The King, my fellow Syracuse alum living in London, has compiled a list of the ten hottest Eastern European tennis players.
Kings Court (Top 10 Ladies at Wimbledon)
10. Elena Dementieva (Russia)
9. Marta Domachowska (Poland)
8. Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark)
7. Alona Bondarenko (Ukraine)
6. Nicole Vaidisova (Czech Republic)
5. [...]
Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool – Runs & Ribbies
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by lester’s legends sports blog
Some reasonably available players to assist you in the Runs and/or RBI categories.
Runs
Skip Schumaker, 2B/OF, St. Louis Cardinals - Skip is a nice option because of his dual position eligibility. Last week he scored 9 Runs while hitting .423 (11 for 26) with 2 RBIs, [...]
